The authorities of Australia and five thousand people were evacuated because of rains.

Australian authorities have declared the eastern coast of the country a disaster zone due to continuing heavy rains, reports Reuters.
Due to flooding caused by downpours, about 5 thousand inhabitants Lismore (NSW) have been evacuated. The water level in some areas of the city reached 10 meters.
As a result of floods, in addition to affecting the New South Wales, Queensland, was killed by one person. 16 thousand people were left without electricity, as well as trees from strong winds fell on power lines. In addition, fallen trees blocked many roads, cutting off residents of the east coast from the rest of the states.
Reported that the car wash water flows into the sea and flooded the major Australian ports, among which was the port of Newcastle, which is most of the exports of coal. However, it is noted that the coal situation has not affected.
The Prime Minister of Australia Kevin Ruddy promised to help the people and called on residents of affected areas to follow the instructions of local authorities. In particular, he asked them not to leave home and try to avoid travel on the roads.
Currently, the cyclone was moving south continent. In the area of heavy rainfall may be around 3 thousand people.